Welcome to the Howland Public Library, serving the Beacon City School District community with a wide array of resources, programs, and services tailored to all age groups.
Featured Programs
Beacon Poet Laureate 2025-27
The Library is excited to announce a call for submissions for the position of Beacon Poet Laureate! This two-year term, running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, is open to residents of the Beacon City School District 18 and older.
NOTICES:
12/21: CLOSED TODAY DUE TO SNOW
Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the Community Room. Open to the public
[Meeting Packet | Board Calendar | Board Information
Monthly Committee Meetings: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Check calendar for specifics.
Staff Meetings: Third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. The library will open at 10:30 AM on these days.
Hours
Contact Info
Howland Public Library
313 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Phone: 845.831.1134
Fax: 845.831.1165
director@beaconlibrary.org
Something for all ages.
Adults
At Howland Public Library, we provide a wide range of services, resources, programs, and collections tailored to meet the needs of diverse age groups in our community.
Teens
Young adults can explore a variety of YA novels, graphic novels, e-books, and audiobooks. Join our Teen Advisory Group and help select programming, resources, and collections for teens.
Children
We are excited to provide resources designed to engage babies and caregivers in fun and interactive ways. Visit us to borrow books to kickstart your child's reading journey and programs to enhance their development.
Resources
